Nursery Worker

$24,731 - $37,107/Yr

(Suppressed) - Carrollton, TX

Full-time

Onsite - Carrollton, TX

About the position

The Nursery Worker position involves various tasks related to planting, growing, selling, and installing landscape plants, including trees, shrubs, and other plant materials. The role requires physical labor, including lifting heavy materials and working outdoors in varying weather conditions. This is a temporary position with specific duties related to nursery operations and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Plant, grow, sell, and install shade, ornamental, and evergreen trees.
• Install drip irrigation for plant stock.
• Build tree boxes and perform light vehicle maintenance.
• Dig holes and install plant materials such as trees and shrubs.
• Haul and spread top soil and mulch, including lifting 50 lb. bags.
• Prune and trim trees, shrubs, and hedges.
• Water plant materials using hoses or buckets.
• Hand pull weeds and spread fertilizers and pesticides.
• Operate a forklift to load pallets into trucks as directed.
• Drive golf carts around the nursery to transport products.

Requirements

• No prior experience required.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs consistently on a daily basis.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures and physical labor.